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 Gov. Tony Evers pledged his support for the dairy community, pointing to an investment in rural broadband and support for farmers who are advancing conservation practices.  Speaking to viewers at the Dairy Business Association’s virtual Dairy Strong conference, Evers highlighted his focus on improving what he called “unacceptable” internet service in rural Wisconsin. “High-speed internet is a necessity these days and we have to make sure it is reliable, affordable and accessible for everyone,” he said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE

The Wisconsin Department of Health reports nearly 22-hundred new COVID-19 cases. Today’s date also confirms 45 new deaths statewide.  The death toll in Wisconsin due to the coronavirus stands at five-thousand-607 residents.  There have been over 528-thousand cases since the beginning of the pandemic a year ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM DHS On the national level, Dr. Anthony Fauci calls the coronavirus outbreak an ongoing and very serious situation.  The NIH veteran told White House reporters that the outbreak may be “plateauing.”  He

 A new report from the Wisconsin DOJ indicates many police agencies do not use body or dashboard cameras.  The survey of over 430 police agencies found that about 63-percent, or 274 agencies, use some body cameras but 37-percent don’t.  Cost was the primary reason for not implementing the cameras.  Seventy-six-percent of agencies that use body cameras say they had enough for every officer to have a dedicated device. 

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 4:36 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’sDepartment received a call of a one vehicle crash near 2098 9 1⁄2 Avenue, Town of Prairie Lake. Initial investigation shows a truck driven by 38 year old Lisa Olson, of Chippewa Falls, was traveling north on 20th Street when she failed to negotiate a corner at 9 1⁄2 Avenue. The truck entered the ditch and struck a large tree. Olson received severe but non-life threatening injuries and was

 Bernie Sanders is going viral on social media for his inauguration day attire.  Nikka Magahis has more.  Sanders PHOTO CREDIT: billboard.com

A new webpage is available today that lists where Eau Claire County residents ages 65 and older (and other eligible groups) can sign upfor a COVID-19 vaccine appointment with a local vaccine provider. If you would like more information, CLICK HERE.

A new OnePoll survey puts Wisconsin at the bottom of a list of the most stressed-out states. Topping the list at number one is Missouri, followed by Mississippi and West Virginia. Wisconsin is the 46th most stressed-out state, or the fifth least stressed out. Neighboring Midwest states follow Wisconsin with Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa in the bottom five most stressed-out states, or top five least stressed out. 

The county health department is warning of a potential coronavirus exposure at a bar in Fall Creek. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department posted to Facebook saying the potential exposure could have happened at Brackett Bar on Saturday, January 16th. They say anyone who was there between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. and is now experiencing symptoms should schedule a COVID-19 test.

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these COVID-19 times? The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley invites all in the community to participate in a free six-week Reset Challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RESET PROGRAM “Now, more than ever before we need to recharge and refocus,” saidYMCA of the Chippewa Valley CEO Theresa Hillis. “The pandemic hasworn us down and isolated us in so many ways. This

Assembly Republicans want the Department of Health Services to hurry up with COVID-19 vaccinations.  State Representative Joe Sanfellipo says there needs to be a centralized method of people to sign up for their vaccinations. Click below to hear more 715 Newsroom coverage with Jon Demaster: